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MEMA Responds To Trump Administration Announcement Of Steel And Aluminum Tariffs On Canada, The European Union And Mexico

Many specialty steel and aluminum materials imported by motor vehicle suppliers are used by hundreds of vehicle parts manufacturers operating in an integrated, complex global supply chain.

MEMA Issues Statement Following Launch Of DOC Probe Into Auto Tariffs

MEMA urges the administration to reconsider this action and pursue alternative ways to forge more positive trade relationships.

MEMA Prepares For Testimony On Section 301 China Tariffs

In its formal request to testify, MEMA highlighted that IP theft protections are critical but raises concerns about the use of tariffs to remedy the issue.

MEMA Applauds Call By Congress To Remedy Concerns Over Steel And Aluminum Tariffs

More than 7,700 comments and submissions for product exclusions have been filed with the Department of Commerce on the issue.

MEMA Issues Letter Speaking Out Against Missouri Bill To Eliminate Vehicle Inspections

The letter states that the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has recommended each state implement a vehicle safety inspection program.

MEMA Testifies Before House Ways And Means On Negative Impacts Of Tariffs

The hearing was focused on the effects of tariff increases on the U.S. economy and jobs and included testimony from several organizations affected by tariffs.

US Senator Lindsey Graham Named Industry Champion By The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association

The award is a special recognition given to elected officials who have shown outstanding leadership on behalf of motor vehicle component suppliers.

MEMA Leads Call For Greater Freedom For Consumer Choice In Auto Repair

The exemption MEMA, AASA and MERA requests would allow independent repair facilities to access and service vehicle software on behalf of consumers.

MEMA Reacts To Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Imposed By Trump Administration

MEMA has said it believes the move puts U.S. manufacturing jobs at risk.

MEMA Issues Statement Strongly Opposing Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Proposed By Trump Administration

“The tariffs announced today will be detrimental to the motor vehicle parts supplier industry and the 871,000 U.S. jobs it directly creates,” said MEMA President and CEO Steve Handschuh.

MEMA Urges White House To Support Free Trade On Steel And Aluminum Imports

MEMA has argued that tariffs on steel and aluminum would hurt the largest sector of manufacturing jobs in the U.S., putting American jobs – and the nation’s economic security – at risk.

MEMA Renews Call For Action On Proposed Rule To Require V2V Communications In New Vehicles

The proposed rule would establish a new federal motor vehicle safety standard requiring V2V communication capability on all new light vehicles to allow the exchange of standardized Basic Safety Message with surrounding vehicles.